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Originally posted by Jurassic Referee
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Originally posted by Oz Referee
3. Have a pre-game conference that involves the coaches. Ask questions like "is there anything you'd like us to focus on?" This gives the coaches the feel that they can have some input to how the game is officiated.
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You let coaches tell you how to call a game?
"Alright, refs, we don't want palming called tonight. Go easy on the hand-checking too. We both want our teams to be allowed to do that"
Helluva idea. Somehow, though, I don't really think that I'd try that one personally. Or recommend it to anyone either. I kinda like to surprise the coaches.
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That's not really what I meant. More like ask them if there is anything that they are concerned about. For instance a coach that I ref regularly has a centre that is a lot bigger than most of his opposition. He always complains that the D gets away with hitting him a lot and simply asks that we keep an eye on it.
Most coaches have pet areas that they feel are poorly officiated. By letting them voice this before the game they are less likely to whinge about it during a game (IMHO).
Obviously whether you take any notice of their comments is completely up to you.....